Two Santa Rosa County roads closed after water main damage
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 13, 2026 SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Two Santa Rosa County roads are closed after damage to a water main. Sterling Way from Mulat Road to Bell Lane and Bell Lane from Sterling Way to Highway 90 will be closed for two days. According […]
Unexpected K-9 Alert Leads to Shocking Trafficking Arrest
Nearly 40 grams of methamphetamine were recovered during the traffic stop. Drugs were concealed in multiple locations, including clothing and a body cavity. The suspect admitted she knew her driver’s license was suspended. According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, a routine traffic stop...
Escambia County boat ramp temporarily closed
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 13, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — An Escambia County boat ramp is set to close for maintenance, according to an Escambia County news release. Bill Dickson Boat Ramp at 3151 Fenceline Road will be closed beginning today, Jan. 14, and will be closed until […]
Gulf Winds Credit Union Opens 2026 Scholarship Program
Gulf Winds is excited to announce the opening of its 2026 Scholarship Program, available to Gulf Winds members pursuing next steps in their education. The program was established in 2007 and has proudly provided students who dream big, work hard, and strive to make a difference in their communities almost $300,000 in...
Escambia County’s Graduation Rate Jumped
Escambia County’s graduation rate jumped over five percentage points for the 2024-25 school year:. The state average is 92.2%, only 2.7% more than Escambia County. “Our hard-working students and our entire district team continue to reach new heights each and every day,” stated ECPS Superintendent Keith Leonard. “The...
Escambia County to hold neighborhood cleanup
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 13, 2026 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Escambia County is set to hold a cleanup in the Crescent Lake and Carriage Hills neighborhoods. The cleanup takes place on Wednesday, Jan. 14. at 7 a.m. Those participating should have items on their curb for pick-up. This […]
Pensacola pair charged with trafficking fentanyl
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 14, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A man and woman from Pensacola have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of trafficking fentanyl, U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin said. Ke Anthony Javon Blackmon, 29, and Averee Kathryn Savage, 27, both of Pensacola, are […]
Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office investigates attempted burglary in Navarre
NAVARRE, Fla. -- Deputies are in search of a burglary suspect in Navarre Tuesday night. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to Duncan Plaza on Highway 87 for an attempted burglary. No further details were provided.
Escambia County man pleads guilty to gun charge after deputies find Glock
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 13, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola man, who was previously convicted of a felony, has pleaded guilty to a gun charge. According to a Department of Justice news release, 23-year-old Isaiah Markeis Sims pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted...
AJ’s Seafood Chicken & Grill’s third location is now open
AJ’s Seafood Chicken & Grill now has a third location open in Pensacola at 6209 Mobile Highway, ready to serve up their cooked-to-order favorites fast and late into the evening. Owner Ahmed Kchicheb bought Sam’s Seafood & Grill from its former owners last year and has converted Mobile Highway Sam’s into a new AJ’s...
